Potato vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Potato and Turnip?
- Turnip has less Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron than Potato.
- Potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 16% higher.
- Potato has 3 times more Iron than Turnip. Potato has 0.81mg of Iron, while Turnip has 0.3mg.
- Potato contains less Sugar.
We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Turnips, raw types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Iron
+170%
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Magnesium
+109.1%
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Phosphorus
+111.1%
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Potassium
+122.5%
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Sodium
-91%
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Zinc
+11.1%
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Copper
+29.4%
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Manganese
+49.3%
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Calcium
+150%
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Selenium
+75%
Equal in Zinc - 0.27
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Iron
+170%
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Magnesium
+109.1%
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Phosphorus
+111.1%
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Potassium
+122.5%
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Sodium
-91%
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Zinc
+11.1%
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Copper
+29.4%
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Manganese
+49.3%
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Calcium
+150%
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Selenium
+75%
Equal in Zinc - 0.27
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+102.5%
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Vitamin B3
+165.3%
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Vitamin B5
+47.5%
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Vitamin B6
+231.1%
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Vitamin K
+1900%
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Vitamin E
+200%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
Equal in Folate - 15
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+102.5%
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Vitamin B3
+165.3%
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Vitamin B5
+47.5%
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Vitamin B6
+231.1%
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Vitamin K
+1900%
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Vitamin E
+200%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
Equal in Folate - 15
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+127.8%
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Carbs
+172%
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Other
+60%
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Fats
+11.1%
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Water
+15.9%
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Protein
+127.8%
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Carbs
+172%
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+60%
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Fats
+11.1%
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Water
+15.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-56%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+200%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.2%
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Saturated Fat
-56%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+200%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.39g | 4.63g |
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| Protein | 2.05g | 0.9g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 17.49g | 6.43g |
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| Calories | 77kcal | 28kcal |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 0.82g | 3.8g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 30mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.3mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg | 191mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 67mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.085mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.134mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.09mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 15µg | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.036mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.033mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.036mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.017mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.03mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.014mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.006g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.053g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)